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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Albuquerque public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Gross Receipts Tax Increase Proposal
A proposed new city sales tax of 0.4875% was set to go before voters in November to fund city operations, employee wages, and community projects starting July 2027. A 7-2 council vote blocked the ballot measure from even being introduced, though the underlying ordinance remains in the file. Expect this fight to continue.
Tax Increase Vote
Albuquerque’s City Council just said no—again—to a gross receipts tax increase. That means your sales tax bill in the city isn’t going up for now, but the budget debate may not be over.
Tax Increase Rejection
The Albuquerque City Council killed a proposal to raise the gross receipts tax, so sales taxes in the city are staying put. That means no new tax hit at checkout—but also no extra revenue for whatever the city hoped to fund.
FY27 Budget Reconciliation (R-26-39)
Councilor Lewis repeatedly challenged the administration's claim of $35 million in 'savings,' arguing the budget actually spends $25 million more than last year. Expect this fight to dominate spring budget hearings.